The Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel Francisco Ignacio, has said that the Brahmos missiles procured from India give a significant boost to his country's defence and deterrent capabilities.

Brahmos missile enhances our defence, deterrent capabilities: Philippines envoy Josel Francisco Ignacio

BrahMos CEO & MD A. D. Rane has said they have received "extremely encouraging feedback" on the Indian weapon system and a lot of interest from other regions of the world.

Exclusive: Encouraging feedback from the Philippines, interest from Africa and Latin America: BrahMos CEO

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defense modernization, providing "credible deterrence". The BrahMos missile, renowned for its speed and precision, was jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. The $375 million deal, signed in 2022, marked a crucial step forward for the Philippines undertaking its defense modernization.

'BrahMos acquisition a milestone for the Philippines', says Philippines Ambassador Ignacio

India has delivered the all-powerful Brahmos missile systems to the Philippines. The island nation is going to deploy the three batteries in coastal regions. Should China watch out?

Gravitas | India delivers Brahmos to the Philippines, should China watch out?

In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles.

Indian defence ministry signs $4.7bn deals for BrahMos missiles, radars and aero-engines

In a significant development, Imphal (Yard 12706), which is the Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, scored 'Bulls Eye' in its maiden Brahmos firing at sea.

WATCH: Indian Navy's indigenous guided missile destroyer scores 'Bulls Eye' in maiden Brahmos firing at sea

Philippines banks on India's Brahmos missile, Manila considering additional missiles

The Indian government reportedly informed the Delhi high court that the accidental firing of a BrahMos combat missile into Pakistan last year cost the state exchequer Rs 240 million.

'BrahMos missile misfiring into Pakistan cost India Rs 240 million'

When the first batch of Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles was delivered to the Indian Armed Forces in 2004, the missiles were barely 13 per cent indigenous. Over the last 19 years, Indian defence industries from across the government and private sector have been contributing immensely and the potent supersonic cruise missile now comprises 78 per cent indigenous components, Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited told WION.

‘BrahMos missile now 78% indigenous’: BrahMos Aerospace CEO to WION

The Indian Air Force successfully fired a Brahmos missile against a ship target with perfect precision.

Indian Air Force hits ship target with Brahmos missile

Indian Air Force successfully tested the extended-range version of the Brahmos Air Launched missile on Thursday (December 29). The missile is believed to have the capability of hitting targets at a range of about 400 km.

IAF successfully test-fires extended range version of BrahMos air-launched missile

India held three Air Force officers responsible for accidentally firing a BrahMos missile into Pakistan in March. Pakistan has called the findings 'inadequate' and is demanding a joint probe. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India fires 3 officers for misfiring missile into Pakistan

India successfully test-fired its Brahmos missile from an Indian Air Force fighter jet. The air-launched missile is the most powerful weapon in IAF's arsenal. It gives India strategic depth in the Indian Ocean Region while keeping an eye on China and Pakistan.

Why BrahMos missile on Indian Air Force jets is a game changer in Indo-Pacific

India is turning from an arms buyer to an arms maker. India and the Philippines have signed a contract for the shore-based anti-ship missile system acquisition project in what would formalise New Delhi's maiden export consignment of BrahMos missiles, which are jointly developed with Moscow.

India and Philippines ink contract for BrahMos missiles

The Philippines on Friday accepted India's proposal to supply the BrahMos anti-ship missile system for its navy. The two governments had earlier signed an “implementing agreement” for the procurement of the BrahMos missile.

Philippines to buy India's BrahMos missile

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the naval variant of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile. DRDO said the missile hit the target with "pinpoint accuracy".

India fires naval variant of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile: Key features

India has taken a major step towards becoming an arms exporter. India has signed a key pact with the Philippines for the sale of "defence material and equipment", which are likely to include BrahMos cruise missiles.

India-Philippines BrahMos pact: A deal that sends message to China

India's military might and some of the state-of-the-art assets of the armed forces, including three T-90 tanks, BrahMos missile system, BMP-II, two Pinaka multiple launch rocket system, two bridge laying tanks.

India to display key military assets on 72nd Republic-Day

India will display BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations. Watch this video to know more.

India to display BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during Republic Day celebrations

India on Tuesday test-fired the land-attack version of the BrahMos cruise missile near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. This test of the supersonic missile, reports say, is the first of the many likely to take place over the next few days or weeks.

India successfully test-fires land-attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

India successfully test-fires supersonic BrahMos missile

Months after the Balakot air strikes, the government decided to fast-track integration of the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on over 40 Sukhoi fighter jets, a closely guarded strategic project aimed at bolstering combat capability of the Indian Air Force, official sources said Sunday.

Integration of Brahmos missiles on Sukhoi jets to be fast-tracked

The Indian Air Force Wednesday said it has successfully test-fired the aerial version of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

Indian Air Force successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos missile

Seeking to further bolster its ability to destroy major ground targets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the DRDO are planning to testfire the air-launched version of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile BrahMos next week from a Su-30MKI combat aircraft.

India likely to testfire air-launched version of BrahMos missile next week

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Brahmos missile enhances our defence, deterrent capabilities: Philippines envoy Josel Francisco Ignacio